Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Affiliation: Gracie
4.9785 reviews
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About Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience levels discover the transformative power of this martial art. Located in California, California affiliated with Gracie, our academy welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.

Our experienced instructors bring years of dedicated training and a genuine love for the art to every class. We emphasize strong fundamentals, technical precision, and a supportive training culture where every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace.

We offer Adult programs designed to serve our diverse student body. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply the challenge of learning a complex martial art, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy has a class for you.

Come experience the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

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Reviews

4.9
785 reviews
Rae Vega
2026-01-22

Zac and Rawann @ Gracie were super professional, friendly and communicative throughout our trial experience at Gracie. My daughter enjoyed her 1st trial class so much that as we were leaving the facility that she said that she wanted to come back regularly. As a parent, I loved the storytelling, encouragement and class engagement. To me, that’s super Tough to do in any setting with such a large group and diverse age range, but Zac and Rawann made it look so easy, fun & educational! When I called in after deciding to commit to classes at Gracie, Lou walked me through the process patiently, pleasantly and professionally. Just like the instructors, She was just as amazing, friendly, communicative, informative and professional. My daughter had a great first class, intro to Jiu Jitsu, to Gracie and walked away with more tools, a stronger body, healthier voice, autonomy for her self, her body most importantly comfort and confidence in her own skin and ability while having fun So far, my experience with Gracie as a parent, has been nothing but pleasant and helpful. 👏bravo Gracie team. Can’t wait to see what the next classes teach my little one and how much better equipped she’ll be to face whatever the world throws at her.

Alice Nakinobe
2025-09-23

We recently started our journey with Gracie University for my 4-year-old, who just began public school, and I felt he could benefit from the skills taught here. From the very beginning, everyone has been so welcoming. Special shout out to Kevin and Robby, who made our first steps into the program such a positive experience. The coaches are excellent. They know how to work with kids, and they are mindful that these are young learners just starting out. It has been a great experience so far, and I’m really glad we joined. Also I love the fact that they offer the 10 day trial so that you know what you are yet to pay for.

Nan Chen
2025-12-18

I was looking for a good place for my 4-year-old son to start learning Jiu Jitsu, with the goal of building his strength, confidence, and ability to protect himself. I'm so glad I found Gracie—it's the perfect place! He loved it from Day 1 and started asking every day when he could go back. The 10-day trial gave us the chance to experience four classes and get a feel for the program. The teachers are wonderful—positive, supportive, and always encouraging the kids. The environment is great too. We decided to enroll in the program even before the trial ended because we could already see how much he was enjoying it and how beneficial it was for him.

Kimberly Bateman
2025-11-04

My husband and I were looking into placing 4 of our children ages 5 & 7 yr. old boys, & 9 & 12 yr. old girls, into self defense classes. We looked into many schools and Dojos and this was the one! Immediately we were greeted by a young lady that was super friendly and knowledgeable about how everything ran. She gave us a tour. She also explained all the packages and deals when enrolling more than one family member. The deals were exceptional and we signed up for the Bully Proof program right on the spot. We just finished our free trial and extended our membership. Everything about this establishment is amazing from the core discipline, and positive engagement they have. They memorized our children’s names on the first day! Bobbi and Sam have this amazing energy and patience with these kids. They are able to keep the class well organized without any discouragement or chaos. The smiles of these kids faces when they enter and leave the mat is priceless. During the class of MANY kids they have additional sideline instructors to make sure all kids are mastering their technique. They also have a character building program where they earn patches for manners, caring, ect. They offer an abundant amount of programs where their learning never stops and they can grow in this family inviting community. We are so grateful for Gracie University and everything they provide for the growth of our children.

Adriana Alcala
2025-12-02

My son attends Gracie University , and I just want to say how grateful I am for the instructors. They are so kind, attentive, and patient with the kids. They make every class fun, while still teaching important skills and confidence. You can truly tell they care about each student. My son always looks forward to going, and it’s been such a wonderful experience for us.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. It's the best way to experience our training environment, meet our coaches, and see if BJJ is right for you. No experience or equipment needed — comfortable athletic clothing is fine.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO START?

No experience necessary! Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy welcomes complete beginners. Our instructors break down every technique step by step, and our community is known for being welcoming and patient with new students. Everyone starts as a white belt, and that's exactly where you should start too.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic clothing works perfectly — a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Once you commit to training regularly, you'll want to invest in a gi (kimono). Our coaches can recommend quality options at a range of price points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Most students at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy train 2 to 3 times per week and see consistent progress. Showing up regularly matters far more than training intensely once in a while. We offer multiple class times throughout the week so you can find a schedule that fits your life.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS?

We primarily serve adult students. Please contact us directly to ask about availability for younger students — we're happy to point you in the right direction.